
* Hanson 
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New York or Wonderful pace ssp res 
called Los Angeles Market. “Dependable Grade.” This 
grand Lettuce we believe to be the finest in cultivation. A won- 
ce) poe cesesting preHUce and slow to run to seed; mammoth 
eads, like small cabbages, bright green. Pkt. 10c; oz. 30c; 
1%4 1b. 90c; 1b. $2.70. fe : My 
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* Wonderful No. 515%, 'sfigt kestreisting va 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 35c; 144 Ib. $1.00; 1b. $3.00. 
*No. 12 Early Mountain Iceberg 4,337. 
York or Wonderful that is earliest of all head varieties, thus 
especially suitable for growing in high altitudes. Produces a 
good average of very large, round, solid heads. Resists hot 
weather and seats for market in 60 or-70 days. Big Lettuce 
growers use this now extensively. Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c: % Ib. 
$1.00; Ib. $3.00. i ins 
New York or Wonderful 
Large, firm heads, fine for 
market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 
*Improved Big Boston 
4 lb. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
LETTUCE All Select 
One ounce for 200 feet of row. One ounce of Head Varieties will plant 400 
feet of row. Two pounds per acre. 
Lettuce will stand slight frosts, and is therefore one of the first things to plant; if the 
ground is well prepared, early April is not too soon. It can be planted u 
of July, and many prefer the later plantings. 
cover with fine soil to top of the trench and press the soil down. The plants should be 
up in about a week. If head varieties are wanted, thin to 4 or 5 inches. The heads are 
usually well formed in 10 weeks and should then be cut or they will rapidly 
especially in hot weather. The rows of lettuce should be at least a foot apart. 
of the lettuce depends on the tilling—keep the hoe busy. 
*Great Lakes 
been proven as an excellent small head variety doing well in hot weather. We do 
believe it suitable for our Home Gardens. 
Pkt. 10c; %4 oz. 20c; oz. 50c; % Ib. $1.50. 
Solid, crisp heads; curled edge. 
Ib. $2.25. 
to the middle 
Place seed in trench half an inch deep, 
0 to seed, 
he quality 
*These varieties form heads. 
This variety is called a head Lettuce, though not as large as the 
western varieties of Wonderful or Imperial. However, it has 
Received All-America Prize in 1943. 
Pkt. 10c; 0Zz. 25c; 44 Ib. 75c; 
*“MIGNONETTE. A curly crisp small heading variety. Leaves 
much crumpled, brown with dark greenish tinge, forming a 
small but compact hard head. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 30c; %4 1b. 90c; 
lb. $2.70. 
LEAF VARIETIES 
OAKLEAF. An early dark green leaf Lettuce, leaves are thick, 
smooth, but deeply lobed to resemble the leaf of an oak tree. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 1%4 Ib. $1.00. 
Pkt. 10c; 
2 Forces well, crisp and tender. 
Grand Rapids 0:7. 25c; 14 1b. 75c; Ib. $2.25. 
BLACK-SEEDED SIMPSON. Large, attractive curled leaves. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c; lb. $1.80. 
SIMPSON’S EARLY CURLED. Loose leaves, good variety. 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; ib. $1.80. 
PRIZE HEAD. Brown edge leaves; early, 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; Ib. $1.80. 
ROMAINE—Paris White Cos. Upright, very tender and now 
very popular on market. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 lb. 75c; 
lb. $2.25. 
attractive sort 
MUSKMELON OR CANTALOUPE 
One ounce for 50 hills, 3 pounds per acre 



Muskmelon planting and cultivation throughout are the same as those used in raising Cucumbers. Is 
considered rather delicate for northern latitudes, but with care can be successfully grown. Starting the 
Aplants in pots or small Strawberry boxes indoors, and then setting out after frost is over, gives early 
@ protection. The pleasure of raising them is worth the effort. 
’ This early strain is now acknowledged by the leading Rocky Ford growers to be the 
Hale S$ Best most profitable. Its earliness puts it ahead and its firm flesh makes it an excellent 
shipper. Salmon color, slightly oblong, deeply netted. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 1% lb. 60c; 1b. $1.80. 
IMPROVED. 
Perfecto very thick salmon color, shading to green with exceeding] 
very desirable for market. It is the most popular variety in the Rocky 
Pkt. 10c; 0z. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; Ib. $1.80. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. Fruit round, slightly ribbed, fine netted. Average 2 pounds. Deep pink-salmon 
flesh. One of the best shippers. Pkt. 10'c; oz. 20c; 14 Ib. 60c; 1b. $1.80. 
Known also as Pride of Wisconsin. Medium round, with heavy, coarse 
Queen of Colorado netting. Deep rich color of salmon. Strong rind. Excellent for shipping. 
PEt. 10c; oz. 20c; 14 lb. 60c; 1b. $1.80. 
g 2 The H. B. variety that has proven very resistant to 
Hale Ss Mildew Resistant, No. 45 powdery mildew. Holds firm and stands long dis- 
tance shipping. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; %4 Ib. 75c; 1b. $2.25. 
GREELEY WONDER. The most satisfactory of the true muskmelons. Especially suitable for home use. 
Salmon color, thick, sweet flesh. Pkt. 10c; oz. 25c; 1% 1b. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
BURRELL’S GEM. While this is more of the Muskmelon type, it still is a good pink-fleshed, sweet . 
flavored Melon. Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; %4 lb. €0c; lb. $1.80. 
HONEY DEW. Originated at Rocky Ford. Green flesh and light cream color skin; a long keeper; in 
fact, ripens after being removed from the vine. Pkt. 10c; 0z. 25c; 1%4 Ib. 75c; lb. $2.25. 
HOTKAP PROTECTORS will protect your melon plants from late frosts. 
25 with setter 70c; by mail 80c. 
One ounce for 20 hills; 
WATERMELCNS 3 to 4 pounds per acre. 
Watermelon culture is the same as that of the cucumber, 
but hills should be 8 to 10 feet apart. 
Stone Mountain 7 DIXIE BELLE. Large, nearly 
round. Size is between all round and 
long type. Dark green, scarlet flesh. Pkt. 5c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 
45c; lb. $1.25. 8 
HALBERT HONEY. A very sweet flavor. Dark green with 
deep red meat, free from stringiness. Fruit averages_18 to 20 
inches long. Especially good for home garden. PEt. 5c; 
oz. 15c; % Ih. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
TRISH GRAY. A large, long, main crop variety with a distine- 
tive gray-green skin; shell very tough and hard, making a fine 
shipper; flesh very firm, crisp and sweet. Pkt. 5c; 02. 15¢; 
% Ib. 45c; lb. $1.25. 
Very uniform in size, nearly round, and densely netted. The flesh is a 
small seed cavity, therefore 
ord district. Is second early. 
Perfecto 

Kleckley’s Sweet 
9 or MONTE CRISTO. Often called 
Klieckley s Sweet Rocky Ford, the sweetest of the large 
Watermelons. Its fine quality makes it a most desirable variety 
for home use and nearby markets. Fruits are of large size, 
oblong in form, skin dark green, rind very thin; flesh bright 
scarlet with broad, solid heart. crisp and sugary. Pkt. 5c; 
oz. 15c3 % lb. 40c; Ib. $1.25. 
TOM WATSON. A long, dark-skinned Melon similar to Kleck- 
ley’s Sweet, and is a good shipper. PEt. 50; oz. 15c; % Ih. 
40c; lb. $1.25. 

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